Award

Catering to Corporate Premises at Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jul 2018 at 14:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cornwall Council seeking a contractor to provide catering services at the Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre, located in Truro, South West England. The contract, valued at £250,000, aims to supply meals for groups of 30 to 200 children during their residential stays, primarily from April to October. The procurement method is open, and the contract was awarded on 31 March 2017, with a total duration until 31 March 2021. The tender was officially completed and announced on 30 July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering services industry, particularly those that specialise in large-scale meal provision for educational organisations or outdoor facilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to various providers capable of meeting the contract requirements. Companies with experience in catering for residential events or educational groups would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering to Corporate Premises at Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre

Notice Description

Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre is part of the Cornwall Council Learning and Achievement Directorate and provides outdoor learning, adventure education and residential experience to schools and other organisations in Cornwall. This procurement is to appoint a sole contractor to provide catering for the residential groups using the centre to include breakfast, lunch, evening meal and bedtime drink. The groups comprise anywhere between 30-200 children in the period April-October (fewer numbers in school holidays). Although the centre is open all year round the main residential period is typically April to October though there is an intention to expand this to include March and November. The Centre is open 7 days a week though typically the client groups occupy the centre from Monday to Friday, often with a midweek changeover. Group sizes vary. At its busiest the Centre accommodates in the region of 200 people however there are occasions when only 20-30 clients are in attendance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41d2288e-cce6-4a65-8202-96b3808f35c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ba8060-8cfb-4840-a345-735872595d8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRS G'S CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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